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By John
This just sucks.
Friend, blogger and contributor to The Blog of War, LTC Brian Delaplane was serving as the assistant professor of military Science at St. John’s University in Queens (NY), where he was found unconscious by his cadets last week. The autopsy revealed that it was a sudden death from a pulmonary embolism.
Here are the details.
Lt. Col. Brian N. Delaplane United States Army May 6, 1960 - Oct 9, 2007Lieutenant Colonel Brian N. Delaplane passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in New York following a pulmonary embolism. He was a Logistical Officer in the United States Army currently serving as The Professor of Military Science at Saint Johns University in Queens, New York. Brian Neal Delaplane was born on May 6, 1960 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Helen and David Delaplane. He graduated in 1970 from Glenwood Springs High School. He joined the Army in 1984. He received his Bachelors Degree from Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado and his Masters Degree from St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York. He continued his career in the U.S. Army for 23 years and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He received multiple medals and accommodations to include the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Brian was a man of distinction, character, and integrity and was known for his compassionate leadership, mentorship and friendship. Brian married Pamela Mackowiak on May 22, 1999 in Olean, New York who survives him and lives in Colorado Springs. LTC Delaplane is survived by his wife: Pamela, his parents: Helen Delaplane of Silt, Colorado and David Delaplane of Denver, Colorado. Pam's children: Molly, Matthew and Sarah, children by his first wife, Felice: Matthew and Jessica, and his brothers: Timothy, Mark and Glen. Visitation is planned for 4-7 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel in Colorado Springs. A Vigil Service will follow at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2007 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920. Graveside services with full Army Honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family and friends will return to St. Gabriel's Church Narthex for Fellowship.
Another warrior marches through Valhalla's gates. Godspeed, Sir.
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oh hell that's awful. He survived Iraq and Afghanistan, only to fall in Queens. Ditto BC thoughts and prayers are with the family.
{Salute!}
His "9 Lines" post was probably one of the finest posts I've read online.
A sad day indeed.
One small nit-pick. Did he really graduate from high school at the age of ten? or is that a typo.
Lt. Col. Brian N. Delaplane , U.S.Army
You are gaone but never forgotten. You Fought the Good Fight.
Tom Folan , S.J.U., class of 1981.
Former Seaman , U.S.N.R.
Lt.Col. Brian Delaplane, U.S. Army
Rest in Peace.
You are gone but never forgotten.God is looking after yor loved ones.
You ran the race . You fought the good fight.
Well done good and faithful servant.
Tom Folan, S.J.U. , class of '81
Brian was missed at his 30th high school class reunion in Glenwood Springs on July 12, 2008. It was a shock to hear of his passing. I forwarded a blog to his classmates so that they could see the man and friend that Brian was. It appeared in our last correspondence in April 2007 that he was interested in attending his class reunion. I truly missed seeing him at the reunion. I was looking forward to seeing him since our paths had parted when our mutual employer Merrill Lynch was closing it Denver site.
Brian you will remain forever in my heart. My sympathy to his wife and kids.
Jean Gonzales
Glenwood Springs High School Class of '78
I attended St Bonaventure and knew Brian from MBA classes. I was shocked to read in the BonAlumnus yesterday that he had passed away!
My sympathies to his family. He was a wonderful person, and will never be forgotten.
-Christina Gianetto, SBU Class of 1999.
oh my god brian what a man just like a da to me when i was on me travells cant believe it you did your country proud and me rest in peace xx
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thoughts and prayers to the family. A terrible loss.